The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2016 Civitas Awards Gala presented by Lockheed Martin on Friday, June 3 at Tabby Place in the heart of downtown Beaufort. The annual Civitas Awards recognize outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals who are exemplary in our region. During the Civitas Awards Gala, the chamber also honored the Teachers of the Year in Beaufort County as well as retired and active duty military personnel.
Thank you to all of this year’s sponsors: Lockheed Martin, Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, The Beaufort Inn, Lowcountry Jaycees, Amaris Bank, UnitedWay of the Lowcountry, Cuthbert House Inn, Bank of America & Merrill Lynch, T.W.E.A.C, Hargray, Jimmy & Robin Boozer, and Leadership Beaufort Alumni.
2016 Civitas Award Winners
Tourism Leadership
The Beaufort Inn
Outstanding Employee 2016
Margo Wehrenberg, Beaufort Memorial Hospital
Outstanding Lowcountry Young Professional 2016
Kevin E. Dukes
Outstanding Leadership Beaufort Alumni 2016
John Troutman
Outstanding Non-Profit 2016
Lowcountry Habitat For Humanity
Community Stewardship 2016
Carolina Sportscare & Physical Therapy
Spirit Of Main Street 2016
Anchorage 1770 Inn
Regional Excellence In Free Enterprise 2016
Flint Group Beaufort
Non-Commissioned Officer Of The Year 2016
Corporal Daniel L. Odom, Usmc
Junior Enlisted Service Member Of The Year 2016
Lance Corporal Jimmy J. Vertus, Usmc
Military Citizenship Award 2016
James W. Boozer
Lifetime Of Leadership 2016
Martin Goodman
Top photo: The chamber honored members of the military at the 2016 Civitas Awards. Photos by Susan DeLoach.
